Three (band)

Three was a post-hardcore band that released music on Dischord Records. The group was active from summer 1986 until its breakup in early 1988. Despite its brief tenure, the band was notable for both its association with Dischord and for taking D.C. punk "further into melodic territory" with songwriting and vocal arrangements "that innovated post-hardcore and power pop in equal measure." The band's initial lineup included Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson of Minor Threat, along with Geoff Turner and Steve Niles of Gray Matter. MacKaye soon left the band and was replaced by Mark Haggerty, also from Gray Matter.